Methane Leaks
Oil & gas · Undetermined

Methane emitter LBY_S_152

O&G source (generic) in Libya. Satellites have detected 1 methane plumes here since 7 Jul 2026, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.

1
Plumes
1
Plumes, last 12 months
233 kg/h
Largest detected rate
233 kg/h
Typical (median) rate
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Who likely operates it

National Oil Corporation Plausible

Evidence

  • Libya's National Oil Corporation and its subsidiaries operate the country's fields.

What do confidence levels mean?

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Response so far

Source type
O&G source (generic)
UNEP notified
Yes
Operator responded to UNEP
Yes
First seen
7 Jul 2026
Last seen
7 Jul 2026
Coordinates
28.04334, 19.93069 · Open in Google Maps (satellite)

Plume history

Detected Emission rate Likely operator
7 Jul 2026Oil & gas 233 kg/h National Oil Corporation Plausible View

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